President's Blog

Recently upon returning from the January Board of Directors meeting in
Bonita Springs, Florida, I reflected back on the importance of that
meeting. It is such an exciting time to have the Chapter Presidents,
some veterans and some new, gather in a common goal.

D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals finally issued a decision in ACA
International, et al. v. FCC regarding the FCC’s Omnibus 2015 TCPA
Declaratory Ruling and Order. The Court granted in part and denied in
part the petitions for review.

Bottom line: Very good for us.
The decision strikes down the worst parts of the FCC order and
immediately enhances certain defensive arguments against litigation. It
also provides a clear runway for the current FCC to adopt clear,
favorable interpretations and bright-line rules. And to finally address
our pending petition on healthcare consent issues.

The American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) Urges Senate to Continue Essential 340B Drug Program by Passing H.R. 4392

Fairfax, VA - Friday, March 16, the United States Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pension Committee held a hearing entitled Perspectives on the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The 340B drug program has come under scrutiny in recent months by some, how hospitals participating in this program are using proceeds from these prescription drug savings.